Creating Non-classed NPCs

The guidelines at right are intended for creating classed NPCs—relatively important heroes, villains, allies, and connections for the campaign’s PCs.

Creating non-classed NPCs requires less detail:

  1. Start with racial type to determine initial stats, Perks, and Sperks.
  2. Roll 1d4 to determine initial Improvement Point allowance (–1 IP per racial Sperk chosen, +1 IP per Flaw)
  3. Spend Improvement Points on Abilities and Perks using the guidelines for Character Advancement; All Abilities start at AR +1. Improved Perks are off-limits.
  4. Equipment (q.v., Step 6 of classed NPCs)
  5. Stats (q.v., Step 7 of classed NPCs)

At the GM’s option, non-classed NPCs may receive a bonus of 1 IP for every 5 years spent in their chosen profession or campaign niche.


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